The top 50 teams of the fall from 2010-2019 concludes. Squads from the “Journal 10,” FC, R-P, Chatfield, Kingsland, M-C, Houston, Lanesboro, GM, SG, and L-O have been eligible. Ranking across different years, and involving teams from three different sports, is difficult, and thus subject to debate. Ranking is by how far teams made it in the play-offs. Each school had at … [Read more...]
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Red Cross teams with NFL to urge blood and plasma donation during National Blood Donor Month
Give blood now and earn a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LVI The American Red Cross and the National Football League are teaming up this January, during National Blood Donor Month, to urge individuals – especially those who have recovered from COVID-19 – to give blood and to help tackle the national convalescent plasma shortage. Right now, more donors are needed to help … [Read more...]
Plans for Preston’s 2021 street project progressing
City Engineer Brett Grabau, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., reviewed the schedule for the 2021 Street and Utility Improvements at the Preston City Council’s January 4 meeting. In July, authorization was given to prepare for the plans for the project which is estimated to cost $3.75 million, of which $2.8 million will be borne by the city. The planned project includes … [Read more...]
John Carl Brose
John Carl Brose, 86, of Lanesboro, Minn., died on January 9, 2021 at 8:07 p.m. at Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center. John was born in Milwaukee, Wis., to Wilbert and Bernice (Burndt) Brose on March 17, 1934. The family lived in Milwaukee for four years and then moved to a small farm outside of Fountain City, Wis. He went to school in Fountain City, while working as a plumber … [Read more...]
Clement Snyder Jr.
Clement Snyder Jr. Clement H. Snyder Jr., 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Stewartville Care Center, in Stewartville, Minn. Funeral Mass for Clement will be held on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, Minn. A Rosary will be held at 9 a.m. Public visitation will be from 9:30-11 a.m., with … [Read more...]
Simon Swartzentruber
Simon Swartzentruber, age 20, of Spring Valley, Minn., died on Saturday, January 2, 2021. A funeral service will be held at Lime Springs Mennonite Church, Lime Springs, Iowa, on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 10 a.m., with Pastor Gordon Holdeman officiating. Burial will be in Chester Hill Cemetery rural Chester, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 8, from 4-7 … [Read more...]
Ellen Lawstuen
Ellen Lawstuen, 91, passed away Sunday evening January 3, 2021, at the FairviewRidges Hospital in Burnsville. Ellen Jane Ruth Semmen was born December 4, 1929, near Highland in rural Lanesboro, to Clarence and Ruth (Jensson) Semmen. Ellen was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church of Highland, attended country school and graduated from Lanesboro High School in … [Read more...]
Theodore William Elliott Jr.
Theodore William Elliott Jr., 66, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Theodore was born on June 15, 1954, in Walnut Grove, Calif., to Theodore Sr. and Francis (Roscoe) Elliott. His parents were raised in Canada, and he had many fond memories of train trips back to Canada. In 1974, Ted married Mary Jane Combs and they had a son, Andrew. They were … [Read more...]
A family of winners
As the name implies, American Quarter horses are bred to run at lightning speed for a quarter mile and are remarkably intelligent. Their build is perfect for tight turns and sudden stops. This popular breed of horse performs as a racehorse and is known for its performance in rodeos, horse shows, and as a ranch horse. Winning is in their DNA, which can be traced back to the … [Read more...]
Carol Adams
Carol Adams, age 83, of Chatfield and formerly of Blue Earth, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery in Blue Earth, with Rev. Debra Collum officiating. Carol Marie was born December 21, 1937, to Cecil and June (Nelson) Smith in Blue Earth. … [Read more...]